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IraRunyan · Jul-29-2012, 07:34 AM #1

This Great Blue Heron has captured a "Plecostomus". Hypostomus plecostomus, the suckermouth catfish or common pleco, is a tropical fish belonging to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This species' native range is tropical South America. They are large algae eaters, and are extremely popular in aquaria for their ability to clean tanks by eating algae. They are an invasive species released in Florida thanks to the pet industry.

Montec · Jul-29-2012, 08:38 PM #2

Awesome capture!

Dick on Aruba · Jul-30-2012, 06:34 AM #3

Great find Ira. The capture is awesome!

Dennis Kaczor · Jul-30-2012, 11:42 AM #4

Nice capture Ira, and this should last him for the morning...

PGM · Aug-02-2012, 04:56 AM #5

Great shot, Ira, and I appreciate the information on the catfish! Best, Pam


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Jul-29-2012, 07:34 AM #1
IraRunyan ^OP Major grins Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 997	Great Blue with dinner This Great Blue Heron has captured a "Plecostomus". Hypostomus plecostomus, the suckermouth catfish or common pleco, is a tropical fish belonging to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This species' native range is tropical South America. They are large algae eaters, and are extremely popular in aquaria for their ability to clean tanks by eating algae. They are an invasive species released in Florida thanks to the pet industry. __________________ My Photo Gallery http://ira-runyan.artistwebsites.com/index.html Florida Wildlife & Nature Photography

Jul-29-2012, 08:38 PM #2
Montec Waiting for the light... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salmo BC, Canada Posts: 813	Awesome capture! __________________ Cheers, Monte

Jul-30-2012, 06:34 AM #3
Dick on Aruba My name is Dick. So what? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aruba Posts: 3,480	Great find Ira. The capture is awesome! __________________ "Nothing sharpens sight like envy." Thomas Fuller. SmugMug account. Website.

Jul-30-2012, 11:42 AM #4
Dennis Kaczor Major grins Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,176	Nice capture Ira, and this should last him for the morning... __________________ Regards - Dennis Nikon D300S, D700, 14-24mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 300mm, 500mm ICUR Digital Photographers Natures-Den Photography

Aug-02-2012, 04:56 AM #5
PGM Pam McI Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Avery Island, Louisiana Posts: 1,731	Great shot, Ira, and I appreciate the information on the catfish! Best, Pam __________________ Best regards, Pam


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